Tasbih Counter
Digital dhikr counter for daily remembrance. Tap to count SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and more — with presets, vibration feedback, and automatic saving.
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سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ
Glory be to Allah
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What Is Tasbih and Why Does It Matter?
Tasbih is the Islamic practice of repeating short phrases that glorify Allah. Think of it as a spiritual reset button — a few minutes of focused repetition that pulls your attention away from the noise of daily life and centres it on something greater. The Quran describes it directly: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest" (Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28).
The practice is rooted in prophetic tradition. After every obligatory prayer, Muslims are encouraged to recite SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, and Allahu Akbar 34 times — a total of 100 phrases. This specific formula comes from authentic hadith recorded in both Sahih Muslim (597) and Sahih Bukhari, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) described it as one of the easiest yet most rewarding acts of worship.
Traditionally, Muslims use a misbaha (prayer beads) — a string of 33 or 99 beads — to keep count. But scholars across all schools of thought agree that the counting method isn't what matters. What matters is the sincerity and presence of heart. Whether you use beads, your fingers, or a digital counter like this one, the spiritual benefit comes from the dhikr itself, not the tool you use to track it.
The Post-Prayer Dhikr Sequence
The most common tasbih sequence follows a simple pattern that you can complete in about two minutes. Here's what each phrase means and why it's significant:
SubhanAllah — 33 times
Glory be to Allah
Declaring Allah's perfection — that He is free from any deficiency or imperfection.
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ
Alhamdulillah — 33 times
Praise be to Allah
Expressing gratitude — acknowledging that all blessings and good things come from Allah.
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ
Allahu Akbar — 34 times
Allah is the Greatest
Affirming Allah's supreme greatness — that nothing in creation compares to Him.
ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Some scholars recommend adding "La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir" once at the end to complete the 100. This addition is also supported by authentic hadith.
Beyond the Basics: Other Recommended Dhikr
The 33-33-34 formula is just the starting point. Islamic tradition is rich with other phrases recommended for regular repetition:
| Dhikr | Arabic | When | Recommended Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astaghfirullah | أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ | Anytime, especially after sin | 100/day |
| La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah | لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّٰهِ | When overwhelmed | Unlimited |
| SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi | سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ | Morning and evening | 100/day |
| Salawat on the Prophet | ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ | Especially on Friday | 100+ on Friday |
| La ilaha illallah | لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ | The best dhikr | 100/day |
How to use this tool
Choose a dhikr preset or set a custom target
Tap the counter button for each repetition
Your count saves automatically between sessions
Common uses
- Post-prayer dhikr (33-33-34 cycle)
- Morning and evening adhkar
- Counting specific dhikr targets (100, 1000)
- Keeping track during Ramadan worship
- Replacing physical prayer beads when travelling
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